On Tuesday, MCDOT announced that Ride On bus service routes 70,71,73,78,79, and 100 will experience detours for up to two weeks, effective immediately.
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Last week, @MDSHA began a resurfacing project on I-270 south of MD 109 in @MontgomeryCoMD Expect lane closures on southbound I-270 in this area, between 7:00pm-4:00am each night until mid-July 2022. (weather permitting)
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for Marylanders six months and older, according to the Maryland Department of Health. Visit https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/ for information on vaccine clinics in Montgomery County.
“We welcome having COVID-19 vaccines to help protect our youngest Marylanders against severe illness, hospitalization, or even death from this virus and strongly encourage parents to vaccinate their children,” said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “We have been preparing to receive these COVID-19 vaccines and, utilizing our vast network of pediatricians, family practitioners, federally qualified health centers, pharmacies, and local health departments, will begin distributing them equitably across the state right away.”
Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: SENS) a medical technology company based in Germantown that focuses on the development and manufacturing of long-term, implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes, today announced that it has received CE Mark approval for the next-generation Eversense® E3 CGM System, the longest-lasting system available, with exceptional accuracy. The CE Mark approval confirms that the Eversense E3 meets the requirements of the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and enables the commercialization of Eversense E3 in European Union (EU) member countries. Senseonics’ commercial partner, Ascensia Diabetes Care, will make the improved system, which can be used for up to 6 months, available from the third quarter of 2022.
Per the press release: “The CE Mark approval for E3 is another demonstration of our commitment to advancing implantable CGM to improve the lives of more diabetes patients worldwide. Not only does E3 strengthen our position in the market, but it enables increased operational efficiency as Senseonics will now commercialize the same product iteration globally for the first time,” said Tim Goodnow, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Senseonics. “We are excited for Ascensia to continue to build on the momentum of the E3 launch in the U.S. as they commercialize the improved system in European markets in the coming months.”
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
Treatment of Precursor Lesions Was Found to Significantly Reduce the Risk of Progression to Anal Cancer, with Study Results Highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine
Emmes, a global, full-service clinical research organization (CRO) based in Rockville that is dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation, last week announced that a team of its researchers contributed to a successful AIDS Malignancy Consortium (AMC) study. Results of the study, which demonstrated that treating and removing anal cancer precursor lesions reduced the cancer risk for HIV-infected men and women, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Phase 3 trial results included 4,446 participants at 21 clinical sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Montgomery County will be hosting ‘BBQ Bonanza’ for residents 55+ today from 10am-2pm at Smokey Glen Farm (1607 Riffle Ford Road, Gaithersburg). Details below courtesy of Montgomery County:
On Wednesday, more than 400 older adults from across Montgomery County will head to Smokey Glen Farm for a “BBQ Bonanza,” a fun filled day of great food and activities put together by Montgomery County Recreation.
JBG SMITH, (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market that is based in Bethesda, is proud to announce it has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2022 Top Workplaces in the region. In addition to the Top Workplace recognition, JBG SMITH earned four Culture Excellence Awards, including Leadership, Innovation, Compensation & Benefits, and Purpose & Values.
Per the Press Release: Now in its ninth year, The Post’s Top Workplaces highlights the companies that are leaders in the Washington area as chosen by their own employees through an anonymous third-party survey. The survey, administered by research partner Energage, LLC, was completed by employees earlier this year and measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.
The CEO of Rockville-based DSFederal, a healthcare IT and data analytics government contractor, Parker noted that her gift stems from her belief that higher education is the gateway to a better future for young people in our region. She was a 2019 inductee into the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame, an annual event which also benefits students at USG with scholarships.
“USG is providing opportunities for students locally to not only earn degrees from top Maryland universities, but also to achieve their career goals working for companies in Montgomery County,” said Parker. “We feel strongly that this is the right thing to do, as all of us at DSFederal are dedicated to making the world a better place.”
There is a Flood Watch in effect this afternoon, Wednesday, June 22, for Northwest MoCo that will begin at 3pm through this evening. Today will start with plenty of us with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and feeling like the mid to upper 90s. Thunderstorms are expected to roll in during the late afternoon hours. Per the National Weather Service:
With nearly 80% of U.S. adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. Their road trip report found that Maryland ranks 43rd nationally for summer driving, which puts our state at the 8th worst, and you can read more about why below.
Per the article, “Deciding to take a trip is the easy part, though. Picking a destination and affording everything you want to pack into your itinerary is harder. Gas prices might be one thing to worry about, for example. They’ve been growing this year, with the national average at over $4 per gallon now. On top of that, you’ll need to consider accommodations, activities and dining. All of these certainly contribute to the more than $751 billion we spend on leisure travel each year.”
Brew Belly at 18065 Georgia Ave in Olney has announced it will be holding a Cheesesteak Eating Contest on July 4 at 12:00pm. The winner of the contest, which is open to the first 20 people to sign up, will win free cheesesteaks from the restaurant for one year. The $20 entry fee will be donated to K9s for Warriors. In addition to cheesesteaks, Brew Belly boasts of over 250 Maryland-born brews, between its ever-changing (24 tap) beer list, to its well-stocked (12 door), reach-in, self-serve cooler.
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Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before Judge Sharon Burrell, a jury convicted defendant, Justin Andrew Wilson, 27, of Germantown, of first-degree murder for the death of Egidio Ienzi, 63, of Germantown. Wilson is facing a maximum of life in prison and is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on September 22nd 1:30 p.m.
Per the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office: This stems from an incident on July 23, 2020. Wilson stabbed the victim 13 times with a fixed-blade knife inside the Ienzi home, leading to Ienzi’s death. There were also six additional cutting wounds. The victim’s daughter witnessed part of the attack, ran to the second floor to hide and called 911. In the days following the murder, the victim’s son helped lead police to Wilson because the two knew each other.